Netherlands Training & Press Conference - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Nigel de Jong has a laugh with team mate Wesley Sneijder (not in fame) during the Netherlands training session at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil held at the Estadio Beira-Rio on June 17, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Nigel de Jong has a laugh with team mate Wesley Sneijder (not in fame) during the Netherlands training session at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil held at the Estadio Beira-Rio on June 17, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Netherlands Training & Press Conference

Dean Mouhtaropoulos

Robin Van Persie (L) of the Netherlands smiles as he waits for photographers to take his portrait prior to the Netherlands training session held at the AFAS Stadion on June 3, 2014 in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Robin Van Persie (L) of the Netherlands smiles as he waits for photographers to take his portrait prior to the Netherlands training session held at the AFAS Stadion on June 3, 2014 in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Manchester City v West Ham United - Premier League

Laurence Griffiths

Nigel de Jong of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 1, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Nigel de Jong of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 1, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Doug Pensinger

Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands tackles Xabi Alonso of Spain with a kick in the chest during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands tackles Xabi Alonso of Spain with a kick in the chest during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Spain v Netherlands: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Quinn Rooney

Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands points a finger to Fernando Torres of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.

Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands points a finger to Fernando Torres of Spain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Spain and Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova on June 13, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil.

Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Mike Hewitt - FIFA

Xabi Alonso of Spain (L) is fouled by Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Xabi Alonso of Spain (L) is fouled by Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Netherlands v Chile: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Jamie Squire

Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands and Alexis Sanchez of Chile battle for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between the Netherlands and Chile at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 23, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands and Alexis Sanchez of Chile battle for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between the Netherlands and Chile at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 23, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Netherlands v Spain: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final

Mike Hewitt - FIFA

Xabi Alonso of Spain (C) is fouled by Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Xabi Alonso of Spain (C) is fouled by Nigel De Jong of the Netherlands during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final match between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City Stadium on July 11, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Netherlands v Chile: Group B - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Jamie Squire

Charles Aranguiz of Chile and Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands collide during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between the Netherlands and Chile at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 23, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Charles Aranguiz of Chile and Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands collide during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between the Netherlands and Chile at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 23, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

John Peters

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United clashes with Nigel de Jong of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 30, 2012 in Manchester, England.

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United clashes with Nigel de Jong of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on April 30, 2012 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v West Ham United - Premier League

Laurence Griffiths

Nigel de Jong (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 1, 2011 in Manchester, England.

Nigel de Jong (R) of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the City of Manchester Stadium on May 1, 2011 in Manchester, England.